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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax P70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax P70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was unveiled 2 years later than the P70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up against the P70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Pentax P70

 Fujifilm JX370 P70 
LaunchedAugust 2011March 2009More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Fujifilm JX370

 P70 Fujifilm JX370 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax P70

 Fujifilm JX370 P70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX370 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the P70.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and P70.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX370 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX370 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
Street photography with Pentax P70
55
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Sports photography camera
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX370
Travel photography with Pentax P70
65
lighter than competitors (124g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (155 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Pentax P70
32
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
32
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging info
Pentax P70 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (155g)
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax P70
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Pentax Optio P70
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-11 2009-03-02
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $159 $200